The following list of support resources offers an introduction to organizations that provide a wide range of information. They are a mix of online-only resources, grassroots local organizations with in-person family support services, and a sampling of major health care organizations that provide extensive services in their catchment area. We hope this will help you open new doors of support & knowledge.

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CANADIAN INFORMATION & SUPPORT RESOURCES:

www.mooddisorders.ca
The Mood Disorders Association provides support to individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges with a focus on depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders.

www.schizophrenia.ca
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada and locally in Ontario provide support to individuals and families coping with schizophrenia. There are also various provincial and international options for the Schizophrenia Society.

www.connexontario.ca
ConnexOntario maintains the most comprehensive drug, alcohol, problem gambling, and mental health services database in Ontario and can respond to a full range of requests for information on available services in your area, in multiple formats.

www.cmha.ca
The Canadian Mental Health Association has local, provincial and national offices, to support individuals and families facing mental health conditions. Each office can provide unique services and resources. Please visit their sites and contact their offices to see what is available in your area. In Ontario visit: www.ontario.cmha.ca

www.mindyourmind.ca
Mindyourmind.ca is an innovative Internet resource for youth who are looking for relevant information on mental health and creative stress management.

www.camh.ca
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto is a major health provider and research center. Their website will provide extensive information on their services for Toronto and Ontario local individuals but for those just visiting them online – they have educational webinars that introduce a number of conditions to those just starting to learn.

www.camh.ca Education Course Webinars (See web courses such as “Mental Health and Addiction 101″

www.cmha.ca/youreducation (CMHA: Your Education – Your Future)
A guide to college and university; for students with psychiatric disabilities developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. This resource covers stressful aspects of college and university, including: deciding if it’s right for you; choosing your course load; whether to disclose your illness; academic accommodations; and managing your illness day-to-day.

Jack.org 
We had educational resources from an organization formerly known as the Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation. They became Healthy Minds Canada to provide research funding and support for a range of mental health initiatives and create outstanding educational tools for practitioners, parents and teachers, such as“When Something’s Wrong” handbooks for Parents and Teachers.   In 2017, the organization folded into Jack.org, which focuses on youth mental health and connecting to resources.

Family outreach and response program
Recovery-oriented mental health support services for families in Toronto (now run by CMHA Toronto).

www.rxisk.org
Research prescription drugs to see what side effects have been reported in the 4.8 million reports submitted to the FDA, Health Canada, and RxISK. One of the few global resources undertaking research and reporting on wide use of pharmaceuticals.

http://wp.rxisk.org/research-papers/

www.namiontario.ca
This is a regional organization that presents the NAMI (US) family-to-family peer programs in Ontario.

www.ccsa.ca
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
A non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

www.micaontario.com
Mental Illness Caregivers Association of Canada (MICA): A non-profit organization comprised of family members, caregivers and consumers. Visit www.micaontario.com

www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
Mental Health Commission of Canada: Leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians.

www.anxietycanada.com
Anxiety Canada: A leader in developing free online, self-help, and evidence-based resources on anxiety. Visit www.anxietycanada.com

www.ymhc.ngo
Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC): a community-based, youth-led charitable non-profit organization focused on youth, family and community engagement for mental health education, support, advocacy and change. Visit www.ymhc.ngo

Find your Member of Parliament (MP) CANADA: www.ourcommons.ca/members/

Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH): The national voice for mental health in Canada. Visit www.camimh.ca

Carers Canada: A national coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers. Visit www.carerscanada.ca

Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM): Actively engaged in systems advocacy, policy reform and government relations to improve life for those who are impacted by mental illness. Visit www.iamentalhealth.ca

For a list of local distress/crisis centres, visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Call 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 pm to 12 am ET). Support in French is also available.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868 anywhere in Canada to text with a trained Crisis Responder. More info at www.crisistextline.ca

Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from professional counsellors.

Hope for Wellness Help Line: Available to all Indigenous peoples across Canada who need immediate crisis intervention. Experienced and culturally sensitive help line counsellors can help if you want to talk or are distressed. Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free)

Wellness Together Canada: Created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental health and substance use concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our services range from basic wellness information, to one-on-one sessions with a counsellor, to participating in a community of support. Whatever it is you’re looking for, we’re here to point you towards the best resources out there. Visit www.wellnesstogether.ca

BounceBack: A free program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) that helps you build skills to improve your mental health. Visit www.bounceback.cmha.ca

Togetherall: An anonymous peer support community that is accessible online, anytime, anywhere. Also offers online self-help programs, creative outlets and a community that cares. Visit www.togetherall.com

The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI): Source of self-help tools and resources for people experiencing mental health problems. Visit http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm

MoodGym: An interactive self-help program that provides cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) training in order to help users prevent and cope with depression and anxiety. Visit https://moodgym.com.au/

www.mentalhealth.com
Internet Mental Health
A “free encyclopedia of mental health information”, maintained in Canada, this site contains extensive information and links related to conditions and mental health research.

www.affordablecollegesonline.org
Mental Health Information for College Students
Mental health is a growing concern on today’s college campuses. Learn about the various mental health challenges facing college students, the support and counselling resources available to them, and practical measures and coping strategies to help students overcome behavioral, emotional, and psychological obstacles.

www.publichealth.gc.ca
This site provides access to resources provided by the Government of Canada, in association with leading Canadian health organizations and health information providers. Search the index or see the Mental Health section. This link will lead you to the Mental Health Promotion section.

www.cpa-apc.org
Canadian Psychiatric Association
The national voluntary professional association for psychiatrists in Canada. This site links to CPA publications, programs and resources.

www.learnpsychology.org – College Student Mental Health guide:
A comprehensive guide to help college students identify common mental health disorders, their warning signs, how to manage them and when to seek treatment.  A very clear and practical guide for not only College students, but EVERYONE!

www.bphope.com
bp CANADA Magazine
A Canadian magazine that offers hope and harmony for people with bipolar disorder.
The magazine is produced by the same publisher as Schizophrenia Digest magazine.

www.moodsmag.com
Moods Magazine
This publication desires to fill the many gaps in knowledge and awareness of mood disorders for both individuals and in workplaces.

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